Trust Sweet Iron Elevator Snaffle Olive Head French Link Copper Plate 16mm 14.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle French Link Copper Plate 16mm 14.5

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Sidepiece: Full Cheek Olive Head
• Mouthpiece: French Link
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: 14.5cm

The Trust Equestrian development team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and effectiveness of the bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle French Link Copper Plate 16mm 14.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle French Link Copper Plate 16mm 14.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with full cheek olive head rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is a French Link, which means an eight-shaped plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a size of 14.5 centimeters. The 14.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for very large warmbloods.

Bit thickness

The bit is 20mm thick, measured at the thickest part in the horse's lip area. This makes it a rather thick mouthpiece.

For comparison, the standard thickness for a normal warmblood is between 16mm and 18mm. For ponies, this value is usually between 10mm and 14mm. Very large warmbloods, draft horses and Shire Horses usually require a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

When selecting the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical conditions of the horse's mouth. You can test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and palate.

Bit material

Sweet Iron

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits were developed so that surface rust forms when they come into contact with air and moisture. This tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production. Horses therefore readily accept Sweet Iron bits.

Manufacturer information

Trust Equestrian

The Dutch bit manufacturer Trust Equestrian is characterized by innovation and craftsmanship. With the Inno Sense and Sweet Iron series, they are breaking new ground. The products are continuously developed by Trust's technical teams and strictly controlled for quality.

Mouthpiece

French Link

The French Link mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with an eight-shaped plate in the middle that exerts even pressure on the tongue. This mouthpiece has two hinge points, is more shaped towards the mouth and lies a little looser in the horse's mouth.

Side piece

Full Cheek Snaffle with Olive Head Rings

This bit combines the advantages of an olive head bit and a full cheek snaffle. The olive head ring provides more lateral stability in the horse's mouth. The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Snaffle French Link Copper Plate 16mm 14.5 can be ridden with one or two reins, like any full cheek snaffle.